GSU reopens soccer coach search

AD Bryant says finding the right coach is one of his most important spring decisions

Grambling State University has reopened its search for a soccer coach, effective immediately, with an APRIL 28, 2017 deadline. The university has reposted the job.

“I know Grambling State has a tremendous reputation for its football and basketball programs as well as our track and field program, but we have lots of good sports and every one of them deserves the best leaders we can find. That includes soccer,” said GSU Athletics Director Paul Bryant.

Bryant said he wants a soccer coach who builds up and encourages the team, someone who knows and understands NCAA policies and regulations and someone who is an athletics team player. “He or she must have all of those qualities to join our team,” he said. “We’re building on a strong athletics foundation, and our women soccer players need, and want, someone they can look up to, someone they can count on and someone who will not only challenge them to do better but someone who can help them make that happen.”

Bryant said recruiting is a key skill because no team can grow and develop without recruiting.

Grambling State is a part of the Southwestern Athletics Conference. The GSU soccer team finished 1-10 in 2016, winning no SWAC games; 2-11 in 2015 with a 2-8 SWAC record and 1-10-1 in 2014 with a 0-4 conference record.

A previous search drew more than 10 applicants, and Bryant said those candidates can continue to be considered without reapplying simply by expressing continued interest before the new deadline. However, as a new AD, he said, he wants to see who else would like to consider being a part of “our great tiger family.”

“We welcome all highly qualified, motivating and experienced candidates,” said Bryant. “We have some opportunities, and I want the best leader who can look beyond our recent records and see a bright future.”